Quebec Skilled Worker Program to Reopen for 5,000 New Applications

A popular Canadian immigration program run by the province of Quebec will reopen for 5,000 new applications at some point during the next 12 months, it has been announced.

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP, also referred to by the government of Quebec as the ‘Regular Skilled Worker Program’) gives individuals and families the opportunity to make an application to a program that still operates on a first-come, first-served basis, as opposed to the ‘Expression of Interest’ systems that have become popular throughout many other provinces, as well as at the federal level.

Applicants first apply to the government of Quebec for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec, also known as a CSQ), before applying to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence. Quebec assesses the application based on criteria set by the province, while the federal government assesses for admissibility factors.

The announcement that the QSWP would receive up to 5,000 new applications was made in the Gazette Officielle du Québec, which lists all the legislative and regulatory decisions taken by the government of Québec, on March 30, 2017. These QSWP applications will be accepted during an intake period that will occur before March 31, 2018. The exact dates for the upcoming intake period are yet to be announced.

How it works

For the most recent application cycle, individuals wishing to submit an application for a CSQ through the QSWP did so through the online management system Mon projet Québec. When creating an account, individuals were required to enter personal information related to their civil status, work history, education history, family, and previous visits to Quebec, if applicable, as well as other personal details. The government of Quebec has not stated whether or not the upcoming application cycle may deviate from this process.

The QSWP is a points-based immigration program, whereby points may be awarded for an individual’s area of training, work experience, age, language proficiency in French and/or English, prior relationship with Quebec (through visits or family), the human capital factors of the applicant’s spouse or common-law partner (if applicable). Potential applicants must accrue enough points for these factors before then satisfying a second points threshold, where points may be awarded for any accompanying dependent children and proof of financial self-sufficiency.

While a job offer is not required for the QSWP, additional points may be awarded for a validated job offer in the province.

Potential applicants should also note that they may be awarded points for French proficiency, though it is not an eligibility requirement for the program. Individuals who do not have knowledge of French, but who have strong credentials in other areas, may be eligible to apply to the QSWP.

Recent changes to the system

Earlier this month, the government of Quebec tweaked the QSWP points system. At the preliminary threshold, the minimum point score required has risen from 42 points to 43 points for a single applicant, and from 50 points to 52 points for a couple. The second and final threshold is now 50 points for a single applicant (up from 49), and 59 points for a couple (up from 57).

The number of points awarded for certain areas of training have also been altered. For this factor, Quebec allots a set number of points across five tiers, awarding more points to individuals with areas of training deemed to be in demand in the local labour market. Previously, top tier (section A) areas of training were awarded 16 points, but these are now worth 12 points. Areas of training previously worth 12 points are now worth nine points. The number of points awarded for areas of training that were previously awarded six or two points have not changed. Points may also be awarded for the area of training of the accompanying spouse or common-law partner, and the number of points awarded for this factor has not changed.

The changes will affect all applications submitted on or after March 8, 2017. Moreover, the changes are also applicable to applications that were submitted before March 8, and which have not yet entered the preliminary processing stage.

“There are a couple of reasons to be excited about this announcement from Quebec. First, we now know that there will be an intake period, and that 5,000 proactive individuals, and their families, will be able to immigrate to Quebec as a result of this intake,” says Attorney David Cohen.

“Second, we may expect a smoother management process with respect to the Mon projet Québec system, which it is fair to say experienced some technical teething issues when it was first introduced last year. Not only has the government had time to make improvements, but recent changes to the points system may mean that fewer people try to access the system simultaneously. Moreover, this latter factor may also lead to eligible registrants having a greater chance of submitting an application, and ultimately obtaining Canadian permanent resident status.”

Note: Individuals in either of the following situations are not subject to the cap and may submit an application for a CSQ at any time:

The applicant has a validated employment offer from an employer in Quebec and is eligible to submit an application for a CSQ; or

The applicant is a temporary resident in Quebec and is eligible to submit an application for a CSQ.

In both the above cases, the applicant must also satisfy the points thresholds described above.

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Vishavsays

March 31, 2017

Sir I got 72 points ,but last two time I didn’t got chance to apply with this program ,because I had 74000 waiting in waiting room . It’s not god way to select canaditdates ,how candidates have more point they have chance to apply ,, but it’s not goad way to pic te files ,.. I m vishav Gaurav ,MCA I have 7 year IT manager experience but last two time ur system did not give me chance …plz chance ur rule …

one to start and follow any new bachelor degree in any topic is more and more and more easy to apply to any of the canadian immigration programs.
this is unfortunatly the trouth and if you dont belive just visit the canadian web site and see the complicated procedures.

I’m law graduate, 24/08/1966 is my date of birth. Working as a lawyer in New Delhi,India for more then 20 years. Want to migrate Canada. Please let me know the possible way. I’m married and have a son of 17-1/2.

I am Indian Army retired soldiers. Presently working at Triton Acquacultural Pvt ltd, West Africa, Ghana, Tema, as senior security officer.
I want to come to Canada for work. But i am confussed regarding visa. could you please guide me for this.

Good morning I’m from Jamaica i am 44 years old i have 22 years experiences in construction electrician .I have diploma in Electrical Installation City &Guilds and Industrial Electrical Maintenance NVQ-J . I’m interesting what are the procedures

If my education is doctor of Pharmacy with 3 yrs experience as a assistance professor n 1.5 yr as a clinical research coordinater..and my ielts score is overall 6 band…so in which immigration program should i apply…

Hello, I’m really interesting to join in this big opportunity and run my ability in Canada because in Afghanistan everything is defferent specially security we can’t do anything because of bad condition

I’m Ranjini Bandara from Sri Lanka. I’m interested in this program. I’m a Degree holder in English language Economics & GermaGerman. Presently employed as a Human Resource Manager & Exective Secretary for a Dutch Cigar manufacturing company. Is there a possibility of migrating under this program.

Sir i applied for csq last year
When i got 58 points and eligible point system was 57…now march 8 rule has been changed ..now i got 58 point and eligibility point is 59….so now what should i do…pls solve my problem.

I am studying masters in Concordia University. I wanted to apply for the CSQ, but due to the recent change in Csq point I don’t think I can reach upto 59 points, but if i consider the previous system my point was 59. As I am married so I have to get 57 point. What should I do? Please guide me.

Hello dear sir i have worked with Canadain Army and Dutch(Royal Netherlands Army) from 2008 to 2011 so i tried to go foriegn but no system here in Afghanistan i can’t live here so dangerous and may be if i go will be live somedays more i have certificates and documents but did’t get reasponce yet i sent many e-mails to embassy ok Canada in Kabul but still now didn’t get reasponce.

my name is gurinder i had done my diploma in lab technician and i had 5 year work experince of lab assistant and lab attendant .i have a band score 5.5 overall and in pte i got 6 overall can i eligible for this programme.

Hi,
I am Amir Niaz 38 years old from Pakistan .I have done CPA ,MBA & M.Com in finance how I can be a part of Quebec moon project.
I have over 15 years Finance Manager Experience including 4 years South African experience.
Please assist me regarding immigration process.

we applied in 23-03-2014.and got AOR 18-08-2014 after received from midi intention to reject updated file required documents.on 3-08-2016 and submitted with in stipulated time.i.e 1-11-2016.awaiting for CSQ. This new rule effected to me or not?

Sir,
I am 36 years old female and did my PhD in India, As a post doctoral researcher have a work experience of 9 months in Sainte Justine children hospital Montreal,Quebec. And I recently joined to Multicultural academy for the french course and previously I was in work permit, right now am under student permit till august 2018, now I came back to India for an emergency call for my father. What kind of VISA I have to apply to come back and continue my french course and am I eligible for any of these programs like express entry or CSQ or recent 5000 application QSWP or Permanent resident or PEQ programme.please guide me in this regard.

I already applied under mon project August 2016 and my application was accepted.what do u think immigration will consider our file as old rules or new rules or we have to apply again from beginning. We already paid fees in August 2016. Thanks

Hi I’m jasbir kaur. I graduated sometimes back from Bedford girls college . i learnt French when i was in high school and in between continued to take french course after finishing my high school until i started working and had gotten the opportunity to go to Paris for study tour. I know French quite well in both reading and writing I too speak and understand little French as I don’t have any one to practice with me. I worked in French company before this and I now I have the opportunity to teach French with international students. I have heard many about Canada and would love to visit one day as it is a beautiful country with plus of the french language. I would Like to apply to either for working or further studying especially in French. How can I go about it . could you please show me the right and easy way. Your immediate and prompt answer is highly sppreciated. Thank you I hope I can get the chance to visit Canada soon

Thank you sir, I have 8 years experience in banking service and my husband also working in Ethiopian electric utility since 2007, we are both graduate in digress program in management information system ,I have ane son of five years old I am Ethiopian please I wont to live and work in Canada with my family help me ,shaw me the way .

This is a good program. Am a graduate study Educational Management, But presently in Media as a Photographer. I do Graphic design and Some of Video Editing as well.
I will like to be part of this program. What do I do Am a Nigerian
Thanks